Is Ventura Bay safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ventura Bay as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ventura Bay
“Go. Ventura Bay is a quiet, gated townhouse community in the Greater Brandon/Riverview area that offers a peaceful and secure suburban environment. While it is purely residential with few on-site visitor attractions, violent crime is very low and standard suburban awareness is all that is required.”
About the area
Ventura Bay is a modern, gated townhouse development situated just off Causeway Boulevard in eastern Hillsborough County. The community features manicured landscaping, residential calm, and convenient highway access to downtown Tampa and Brandon retail hubs.
- Suburban / Residential
- Quiet / Gated
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Ventura Bay
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 35/100
No dedicated bike-share programs exist here, and local arterial roads lack protected bike infrastructure, though the nearby Selmon Greenway can be accessed closer to downtown Tampa.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Gated residential access keeps transient pedestrian traffic and violent crime minimal
- Solid median household incomes exceeding $75,000 across the surrounding zip code
- Well-maintained private grounds with low vacancy and an active homeowners association
- Convenient proximity to the Selmon Expressway and I-75 for easy commuting
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no walkability to dining or entertainment
- Occasional vehicle burglaries reported in nearby strip mall parking lots along Causeway Blvd
- Heavy suburban traffic congestion during rush hours along Causeway Blvd and US-301
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the gated complex, though occasional panhandling occurs at major commercial intersections along US-301 and Causeway Blvd.
What Ventura Bay is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and departing for morning work commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet within the gated community with minimal road noise or foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting with residents returning home and walking along internal subdivision paths.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark; the community gates restrict outside traffic and safety remains high.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) operates limited bus service on surrounding major arteries such as Route 8 along Causeway Blvd, but service is infrequent and the area lacks rail transit.
Parking is abundant via private driveways, attached garages, and designated guest parking spots within the complex at no cost.
Things to do in Ventura Bay
- Enjoy the community pool and walking paths within the private subdivision grounds
- Explore nature trails and canoe launches along the nearby Alafia River
- Shop and catch a movie at the nearby Westfield Brandon shopping center
Local favorites
- Keke's Breakfast Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.5★ (1280)Popular Florida chain serving hearty pancakes, waffles, and breakfast skillets nearby on Causeway Blvd.
- Tijuana Flats · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (950)Casual neighborhood Tex-Mex counter with a signature hot sauce bar and fast service.
- Topgolf Brandon · Entertainment & Sports Bar · 4.6★ (5600)Multi-level driving range venue featuring climate-controlled hitting bays, games, and full food/drink menus.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.